I’m not afraid of heights, but it does worry me somewhat. The reason for that is down to when I’m up high, I have a real urge to want to jump. Actually have to make a mental effort not to do so. Hopefully that’s not a sign of how my life is going.
As a child I too noticed this and it bothered me. I figured out the issue was perspective. Standing on the ground my eyes were my body length closer to the monkey bar than my feet, and when I was on the monkey bar my eyes were my body length further from the ground than my feet, making the distance appear almost double. I would tell myself this as I let go of the monkey bar.
M2MM over 1 year ago
That’s especially true when looking down for any diving board. :D
morningglory73 Premium Member over 1 year ago
“Just keep moving ahead.” You’ll be fine.
MRC112 over 1 year ago
I’m not afraid of heights, but it does worry me somewhat. The reason for that is down to when I’m up high, I have a real urge to want to jump. Actually have to make a mental effort not to do so. Hopefully that’s not a sign of how my life is going.
david_42 over 1 year ago
Reminds me of living in SoCal. Orange Country to LA is an easy drive, LA to Orange County was way too far to travel.
Just-me over 1 year ago
He’ll come down pretty quickly; his hands will give out.
Saddenedby Premium Member over 1 year ago
my sentiments from day one til now – how did I get this high by climbing up 4 steps!!!!
johnjoyce over 1 year ago
Perspective.
poppacapsmokeblower over 1 year ago
As a child I too noticed this and it bothered me. I figured out the issue was perspective. Standing on the ground my eyes were my body length closer to the monkey bar than my feet, and when I was on the monkey bar my eyes were my body length further from the ground than my feet, making the distance appear almost double. I would tell myself this as I let go of the monkey bar.
cuzinron47 over 1 year ago
It’s different when you are on solid ground.
T... over 1 year ago
The ground is bad, so hit it…